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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.12, 3,275.46 and 1,534.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.12, 3,275.46 and 1,534.14 is: 2,117.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.12 : 3,275.46 = 1,534.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.12/3,275.46 = 1,534.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.12x = 3,275.46 × 1,534.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.12x = 5,025,014.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,025,014.20/2,373.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.47

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